Classes Start January 26, 2026
Enrollment is Open!
Registration must be completed in person at the Community Education Center in the Nelson Administration Building on TC Campus.
If you’re unable to attend this class but would like to be notified of the next start date, please contact us at: 903-823-3270 or email us at: CE@texarkanacollege.edu. Please include your name, phone number, and the course name in your message to be added to the enrollment notification list.
Class Schedule
- Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
- Dates: January 26, 2026 – May 25, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Includes: Three Saturdays (Feb 14, Mar 7, Apr 25) from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Program Details
- Type: Short-term, non-credit certification program
- Length: 16 weeks
- Classroom Contact Hours: 130 hours
- Short-term, non-credit certification program.
- Online four-month payment plan (credit/debit card required with 25% down payment of $691.25 plus $30 enrollment fee)
- Deadline to register: Friday, January 23, 2026, by 3pm
- Non-Traditional Scholarship Opportunity (scroll down to Financial Assistance Opportunities for details).
- Financial Assistance from Adult Education and Literacy Program (scroll down to Financial Assistance Opportunities for details)
Tuition & Fees
- Program Cost: $2,765 (includes textbooks)
- Certification Exam Fee: $129
- Payment Plan Availa
- Online four-month installment plan
- Requires credit/debit card
- Down Payment: $691.25
- Payment Plan Enrollment Fee: $30 (non-refundable)
Financial Assistance Options
Please note: This course is a non-credit program and therefore is not eligible for FAFSA. However, we do offer two options for financial assistance (choose one).
oPTION #1: Allied Health Integrated Education (IET) & Training Program through Adult Education & Literacy (AEL)
- See AEL information below.
oPTION #2: Non-Traditional Scholarship
What You’ll Learn
- Medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
- Insurance claim submission, compliance, and reimbursements
- Legal, ethical, and HIPAA requirements
- Billing software use and hands-on coding applications
Certification Preparation
Prepares students for the Billing & Coding Specialist Certification (BCSC) from the National Healthcareer AssociationCertification exam scheduled approximately two weeks after course completion.
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) requires candidates taking the Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam to have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
For more information, please call the Community Education Center at 903-823-3270 or click on the downloadable course description below.
Enrollment Requirements
To enroll in the Medical Billing & Coding program:
- Register in person at the Community & Business Education Center, located in the Nelson Administration Building on the Texarkana College campus.
- Complete a registration form and provide either:
- Full payment, or
- Enroll in the four-month payment plan (requires credit/debit card and $691.25 down payment plus $30 enrollment fee).
No prerequisite documentation (transcript, diploma, immunization records, etc.) is required at the time of registration.
Community Education Refund Policy
Students who wish to drop this course may receive a 100% refund of tuition upon request on or before the drop date listed above.
Note: Refund excludes the $30 payment plan enrollment fee, unless the course is cancelled.
Criminal Background Check
Students with a criminal background should be aware that it may affect eligibility for certification in the State of Texas.
If you have concerns about your background and licensure, please contact a certification specialist at the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) at: 913-661-5562.
You may also request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency to determine your eligibility for certification in this field.
Contact Us
TC Community Education Office at: 903-823-3270.
